26 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1977
Page
1
Lordsburg residents are urged to follow parking regulations after numerous complaints of improper parking. Citations will be issued for violations, with Chief Hall noting the common offense is parking the wrong way on two way streets, per state traffic code requiring right wheels within 18 inches of the curb.
The Lordsburg area begins the 1977 78 school year with 1185 students enrolled as maintenance crews finish upgrades. New desks, chairs, and refreshed interiors arrive across elementary and mid school campuses, with Maverick Gymnasium receiving a fresh look. Ten new classrooms are slated with a Title I building grant, reshaping attendance centers and reorganizing grades for improved staffing and facilities.
The Department of Health Education and Welfare funds the ESAA Title VII program through LULAC Council in Lordsburg. Funding totals 35637 dollars for 16 high school tutors to assist 1st through 5th graders with tutoring and free parental consent is required for children to participate. Adult classes in English and citizenship courses are also offered.
A sudden Aug 18 downpour drenched Playas with 1.8 inches in under two hours causing widespread flooding. The Lloyd Jackson house suffered the worst damage with the east end submerged 3-4 inches affecting carpet furniture and belongings. Roads were briefly impassable as mud and silt remained after the water receded.
Police report a burglary at The Central Bar on Railroad Ave in Lordsburg in the early morning hours of August 18. Missing: about 200 dollars from the bottom-panel safe and 350 dollars from a juke box, plus beer and whiskey. investigation ongoing.
Otis B. Demming age 33 of Shreveport La was struck and killed on I-10 east of mile marker 25 at 12 15 am Thursday August 18 Investigating Officer Dan Harris said Demming was hit and dragged several feet by the vehicle a second car swerved and heard the thud but the hit and run vehicle did not stop as of August 25 had not been located A light blue car with front end damage is suspected any information on the vehicle would be appreciated
Suspects Eddie B. Aguilera and Ronald V. Salinas, both of Lordsburg, are in Hidalgo County Jail on $5,000 bond charged with burglary and larceny for an Aug 18 breakin of Ely's Mercantile on Railroad Avenue. Stolen items included a TV set, watches, necklaces, pens, and $38 in cash. more arrests and property recoveries are anticipated.
Counties in Arizona and New Mexico will share an estimated 5 041 501 from National Forests in the Southwest for fiscal year 1977 ending Sept 30. Arizona gets 3 534 181 and New Mexico 1 507 320 with Catron Grant Hidalgo counties and Lordsburg police officers noted for related items. Four Lordsburg officers attended FBI school Aug 15 19. Lordsburg Drug sponsors vitamin sale in Liberal insert.
A Marketing Economics Institute study shows Hidalgo County's economy stronger with higher income and spending than many areas. Local merchants topped 1975 records with sales of 39.25 million, up 25.6 percent from the prior year while US gains averaged 11.2 percent. Net earnings reached 20.83 million, about 10,963 per household, driven by more dual income families and rising demand for cars, furniture, and appliances.
Quintana Minerals Corp of Tucson delays open pit copper mine near Hillsboro due to weak copper market and financing difficulties. The operation had planned to employ about 225 workers and is temporarily suspended. Senator Pete Domenici will tour Hidalgo County Aug 25 visiting the Phelps Dodge Smelter in Playas, a public meeting at Animas Valley School, and a Bayard forum with a luncheon in Silver City.
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